Finally got a recruiter screen later this week! Encouraging to get a bit of traction in the job hunt. Also will be "releasing" my demo on Steam this week! It still has work to be done up to next fest but I want to make sure it's working ahead of time

This week for Dungeon Bodega Simulator: - Just wrapped up feeding slimes and slimes dispensing items when full - Revamping farming today for the demo - Polish/QA for the demo - Thursday demo preview on Itch for feedback - Planned demo Steam launch next week - New art in Steam! #indiegames #nextfest

Played a bit of Tiny Bookshop today to get an idea of how that game's sold so well, and HOLY CRAP the simulation side of it is so well designed while staying very true to its cozy core. Genuinely very impressed by the level of investment they were able to get without crossing any lines of stress

Talked to 23 people who suddenly have to pay huge tariffs or otherwise cannot get chainmail from Pakistan, yarn from France, retro computers from Japan, metal music from the Netherlands, DVDs from Germany, cosplay supplies, sunscreen, etc. www.404media.co/its-just-a-m...

Sharing here since BSky is experimenting with the media feed stuff, a small warm respite for ya'll scrolling

Gonna be interesting to see the flood of bizdev analysis on Silksong today For me it just proves folks still care about indie games, which is encouraging

Recorded a short 4min vid of the current gameplay loop! Note this is pretty rough, the final game will have a few more systems and a lot more polish but we wanted to share! Can't wait to share more of this as we keep working on it! youtu.be/t2dnfBu2Tcs #indiegames #indiedev #godot

The contrast from attending my first PAX and feeling the energy of the industry to filing for unemployment for the first time since my Xbox layoff is official is stark.

I'll be at Seattle Slice tomorrow! If anyone in my network is going and wants to say hi, feel free to reach out!

⚔️NEW GAME ANNOUNCMENT!💀 It is our pleasure to present to you: Dungeon Bodega Simulator! Coming later in 2025, you'll be taking the role of a laid off adventurer running a shop in a dungeon! Raise crops, raise slimes, and serve customers! store.steampowered.com/app/3458180/... #indiegames #godot

New header photo, what could this possibly mean 👁️👁️ Only a few more days until we can announce our next project! #indiedev #indiegames #godot

Been going through a lot game studio sites on my job hunt, and while I've had trouble finding a lot of open roles, I have found a TON of awesome games that I'm excited about coming out in the next year or two. This industry is up to some incredible stuff, im so stoked for whats to come

Slowly working on getting my level, combat, and mission design portfolio prices together! Here's an example from a MC survival games map I designed and updated weekly based on player feedback! harrisonbolin.com/pvp-combat-d...

Raven Software secures first collective-bargaining workplace protections since unionization three years ago www.gamesindustry.biz/raven-softwa...

Todays task: get a prototype of the breeding pachinko mini-game working in the build!! Theres a few ways we might end up doing this, but this was useful to get some of the basics of the UI down :D #gamedev #indiegames #godot #godotengine

I bought Thistle a cement slab and I think it's a hit

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✨ MY BOOK IS OUT NOW ✨ "Mastering Community Management" is finally here! 😭 Learn what goes into community management for video games from pre- to post-production. ❤️ Get my step-by-step strategy for creating meaningful online spaces! Shares appreciated. AHH!! Buy: www.victoriatran.com/book

A little video spotlighting the concept work of @hotcakesamba.bsky.social on one of our next games (announced this week 👀), Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World!

Unfortunately I was caught up in the Xbox layoffs. If you know anyone looking for a game designer, let me know!! Pretty intimidated by the job market right now, but I'll be hitting the job hunt as hard as I can. If you wanna support my indie efforts, pop a follow here: @alienfruit.games

Frustrating when legit resources in the games space go super hard with the funnel system. The dozen emails timed to get you to convert to premium offerings. The "limited time discount" stuff for an online pre recorded course. Working in web dev really soured these systems for me

super important game update!!!!

🚨 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 HEY! WE JUST DROPPED OUR DEMO FOR ROGUE ECLIPSE, GO PLAY IT NOW ON STEAM! GOGOGOGOOOOOOOOooooo- Reposts appreciated! 😅🙏 bit.ly/4bRLumD

Script Lock was what I listened to in college while dreaming of becoming a game dev, I am very excited to see them here on Bsky still rolling!

About a year ago I decided to make a game as a solo developer. A year later, I’m proud to introduce you to…Neutralize! If you like puzzlers like Threes, 2048, or Tetris, this one’s for you. iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/neutr... Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...

Who's right and why is it me aftermath.site/parrying-good aftermath.site/parrying-bad

hi folks! I’m urgently looking for game writing and narrative design work. I’ve been in the industry for over 5 years, have AAA and indie experience, and love working as part of a team. I also do editing and consulting work! ✨ www.nessacannon.com

It’s frustrating that the Clair Obscur team has been nothing but open about “we’re not just 33 people, we have hundreds of contractors” and a budget in the tens of millions (as should be obvious from playing it) and yet people are angry at them instead of the folks who pushed the “small team!” story

5/20 - Worked on adding a right click context menu that will be huge for expanding functionality, and added a super cute "Inspect" mode! Lots of bugs to fix and animation to add to make it smoother, but really happy with the initial effect!

🌱First May Update!🌱 Things are moving fast! Working on integrating more of Xems art tonight but wanted to show the beginnings of the prototype! #godot #gamedev #indiegames New in this vid: - Email system - NPC movement - Iso growth - UI iteration

Mid-Week Dev Update! 1) Added additional computer UI including a debug menu, fleshed out isopod catalog, and a store! 2) Started tackling tank customization, starting with user selectable backgrounds! Using some sketches from @xemnote.bsky.social #Godot #indiedev #gamedev

Mid-week dev update! Spending some time getting the basic functionality into the computer. We're trying out a retro web UI for the prototype to see if we like it! #indiegames #gamedev #godot

My GDC micro talk is up on the vault, for those with access! Along with @nehapolitan.bsky.social and @rikukat.bsky.social ! gdcvault.com/play/1035091...

Weekend Dev Update: More core functionality done, but looks like the number of bugs is still increasing lol! Prototype is about 40% complete in terms of functionality! Starting to get some of the amazing art from our art lead @xemnote.bsky.social hooked up as well!

It is absolutely shocking and wonderful that South by Midnight got made in today's game industry, in today's world There must have been a heroic push from the team at every step of the process. You had to have won so many battles. I see you! The world is better for your efforts

the thing about being a systems designer is sometimes people go "surprise! please do this math problem" and you really kind of have to do it

slight spoilers but this random-ass stock photo bit is one of my favorite parts of creepy redneck dinosaur mansion 3 (which you should wishlist by the way) store.steampowered.com/app/2116510/...

I'M SUPER HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT VAPORWAVE PINBALL IS OUT NOW ON STEAM❗❗❗ 🎈🎉🥳 Featuring: 🟢LOFI video pinball❗ 🔵Relaxing, liminal locations❗ 🟣5+ unlockable tables❗ 🟠Chill as fuck❗ 🔴Less than $5❗ Please buy, leave a review & make an indiedev happy‼️ store.steampowered.com/app/2465930/... also...

“Oh melt the moon into my bones, like butter, cold and rich and bright. Give her a night off, and hang me up to shine instead. It's a better job than most.” 🐸🎵 Our short, poetic experience FROG BARD is launching April 7 on Steam & Itch. Wishlist now!! store.steampowered.com/app/3490420/...

🌱Pinned Post!🌱 Howdy! This is Alien Fruit, a small games label I @mossmakesgames.bsky.social put together to publish some of my side projects and games I'm making with friends! Gonna make shorter games with worse graphics that tell cool stories in a variety of genres. More to come soon! 🍄

This #TransDayofVisibility we’ve collated a definitive list of 90+ trans games throughout history. Almost 100 games by trans developers and/or with trans representation. Featuring games from: @deconstructeam.bsky.social @maddymakesgames.com and many others 🏳️‍⚧️ checkpointgaming.net/features/202...

I've taken a lot of notes on the very thoughtful ways that Threshold manages its horror and all these little details make it even more delightful! I'm working on my first horror project right now, and Threshold has really inspired me to think deeply about pacing and audio design.

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is already on the list of @vulture.com best video games of 2025! 😍 "...this is a brilliantly tense sci-fi RPG." Check out the article by @lewisgordon.bsky.social 👇 📰

I went to a couple of genAI talks at GDC and came away feeling very secure in my job. The amount of labor that goes into "co-creating" stories with AI simply isn't worth the effort.

They officially announced that Fujimi Kaido is coming to Forza Motorsport! Its been so fun helping test this track over the past few months, its an incredible labor of love from the track, environment, lighting, and simulation teams. Cant wait to see how Forza fans enjoy the track!!

Hope everyone has a great GDC! Really wish I'd been able to go this year but was just gonna be too busy. Should just book the hotel for next year right now lol so Im committed

there is a woke conspiracy against fortnite

ICYMI - I've got a new column! It's about religion, but in a fun way! First part is free to read now! The next one in this month's issue of @unwinnable.com Monthly even involves a talking donkey! (Yes, really!!)